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Enclosure in Letter from Henry Willock to the Secret Committee of 18 Oct 1824 [6v] (12/14)
The record is made up of 1 item (7 folios). It was created in 12 Oct 1824-13 Oct 1824. It was written in English. The original is part of the British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity. .
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Extracts from the diary of Henry Willock, HM Chargé d’Affaires in Persia [Iran], dated 12 and 13 October 1824.
The diary focusses on Willock’s discussions with Meerza [ Mīrzā A title of honour originally applied to princes, later to military leaders, and later still to secretaries, chieftains, and other ‘gentlemen’. ] Abul Hassan Khan, Foreign Minister of Persia, regarding the proposed transfer to India of responsibility for diplomatic relations between Britain and Persia, and the Foreign Minister's continued rejection of the proposal.
The extracts were enclosed in Willock’s letter to the Secret Committee Pre-1784, the Committee responsible for protecting East India Company shipping. Post-1784, its main role was to transmit communications between the Board of Control and the Company's Indian governments on matters requiring secrecy. of the Court of Directors The London-based directors of the East India Company who dealt with the daily conduct of the Company's affairs. of the East India Company dated 18 October 1824 (IOR/L/PS/9/69/222).
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- Enclosure in Letter from Henry Willock to the Secret Committee of 18 Oct 1824
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- 1r:7v
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